smlcap's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/293489/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/170526-property-values-set-to-fall-43-from-current-depressed-levels?source=feed#comment-742115 742115 My gut tells me..........No. ]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:15:09 -0500 My gut tells me..........No. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/133341-solar-stocks-look-ripe?source=feed#comment-480883 480883
Here is an excerpt of an article written this past Sunday from Motley Fool. Here, you will see where Motley Fool got its name. The author is promoting the buy and hold strategy, and trashing trading, or day trading. The headline of the article is "Stop Buying These Stocks"
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What this means for you
In other words, if you're interested in preserving your capital and accumulating long-term wealth, stay away from short-term speculation in subpar companies.

Don't buy First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR) because you're counting on a jolt from President Obama's alternative energy program. This company specializes in an unproven technology that is rapidly evolving, and it has a host of competent competitors. The potential rewards in this space could be vast -- or nonexistent.

I don't know if this is funny, or sad. Here is a total jack ass giving investment advise.
He declares First Solar "speculative." And a "subpar" company. Why? I guess because he believes that solar is an "unproven technology." Instead, he advises the readers to buy The Marvel Comic Book company. As Marvel is a better long term investment. I guess that's because, unlike First Solar, Marvel is a proven technology. In his mind.
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"Instead of the companies I mentioned earlier, why not buy shares of Marvel Entertainment (NYSE: MVL), your friendly neighborhood comic book company?"

He also writes that Ford and Bank of America are bad choices for the long term. I mean......c'mon!
My post here may be somewhat off subject. I just thought everyone would like to have a good laugh. I'm making money trading FSLR and BAC. I feel the Motley Fool article was irresponsible and insulting. I don't get the same feeling from reading the above Seeking Alpha article.




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Here is an excerpt of an article written this past Sunday from Motley Fool. Here, you will see where Motley Fool got its name. The author is promoting the buy and hold strategy, and trashing trading, or day trading. The headline of the article is "Stop Buying These Stocks"
======================...
What this means for you
In other words, if you're interested in preserving your capital and accumulating long-term wealth, stay away from short-term speculation in subpar companies.

Don't buy First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR) because you're counting on a jolt from President Obama's alternative energy program. This company specializes in an unproven technology that is rapidly evolving, and it has a host of competent competitors. The potential rewards in this space could be vast -- or nonexistent.

I don't know if this is funny, or sad. Here is a total jack ass giving investment advise.
He declares First Solar "speculative." And a "subpar" company. Why? I guess because he believes that solar is an "unproven technology." Instead, he advises the readers to buy The Marvel Comic Book company. As Marvel is a better long term investment. I guess that's because, unlike First Solar, Marvel is a proven technology. In his mind.
======================...
"Instead of the companies I mentioned earlier, why not buy shares of Marvel Entertainment (NYSE: MVL), your friendly neighborhood comic book company?"

He also writes that Ford and Bank of America are bad choices for the long term. I mean......c'mon!
My post here may be somewhat off subject. I just thought everyone would like to have a good laugh. I'm making money trading FSLR and BAC. I feel the Motley Fool article was irresponsible and insulting. I don't get the same feeling from reading the above Seeking Alpha article.




]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/127187-talf-is-more-like-flop?source=feed#comment-435371 435371 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:04:35 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/125954-in-defense-of-cnbc-sort-of?source=feed#comment-426558 426558 For real news you go to FOX? That's funny. The RNN? (Republican News Network). That's like saying, when I want to read a real non fiction novel I read Dr. Seuss. Hey....During WW2 the Germans thought they were getting "real news" too. The free world knew better. It was propaganda. ]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:42:31 -0400 For real news you go to FOX? That's funny. The RNN? (Republican News Network). That's like saying, when I want to read a real non fiction novel I read Dr. Seuss. Hey....During WW2 the Germans thought they were getting "real news" too. The free world knew better. It was propaganda. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125993-cuomo-vs-merrill-piling-it-on?source=feed#comment-426465 426465
Keep piling it on. Pile and pile and pile it on.

When you're done piling it on Merrill, move on to the next bunch of Wall Street thieves and pile it on them too.]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:48:33 -0400
Keep piling it on. Pile and pile and pile it on.

When you're done piling it on Merrill, move on to the next bunch of Wall Street thieves and pile it on them too.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125970-stewart-vs-cramer-a-cheap-shot?source=feed#comment-426219 426219 I saw no cheap shots coming from Stewart. He was honest and truthful. I didn't see Cramer object to much of anything. In fact, Cramer agreed with and admitted to almost everything Stewart was putting out. Cramer was apologetic and contrite. Like a little boy who was sent to the principal's office for misbehaving in class. Stewart showed a clip of Cramer coaching the young Wall Street rookie on how to lie and cheat clients (investors) as a tactic to make more money for himself and his brokerage. The clip speaks for itself. If Cramer wants to be a big time TV star, people like Stewart come with the turf, and Cramer knows it. The writer thinks the "Stewart vs. Cramer" episode will ultimately compel better reporting. Yea....sure. Like a cold day in hell. The CNBC crew are for the most part a bunch of shills for Wall Street and the stock market.
Stewart did not "target" Cramer. Santelli the creep declined an invitation to appear on the Stewart show. In fact, he was scheduled to appear and backed out. Or should I say "chickened out." You know Santelli, he labeled Americans being foreclosed on as a bunch of "losers" Santelli is a coward.
Get this....Stewart, and many Americans are tired of the CNBC crew attacking the President. Tired of those morons blaming the President for a faltering stock market, and all this "socialism" crap talk. It's not even talk, it's BS. The Santelli rant was the last straw. And, Stewart decided to do something about it.
Cramer is a decent guy, I like him. Cramer is no darling to wall street. Cramer often calls out Wall Street. He exposes many of Wall Streets dirty secrets. He advises his viewers to use caution when dealing with Wall Street and the market. Between the lines he tells us how crooked and greedy Wall Street can be. Wall Street does not appreciate Jim Cramer. They liked it better when there was no Jim Cramer. I think Cramer does by far, a lot more good than he could ever do harm. Nobody is perfect. And God knows, when it comes to stocks, no one can make the right call 100% of the time. Not even Cramer.
]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:53:25 -0400 I saw no cheap shots coming from Stewart. He was honest and truthful. I didn't see Cramer object to much of anything. In fact, Cramer agreed with and admitted to almost everything Stewart was putting out. Cramer was apologetic and contrite. Like a little boy who was sent to the principal's office for misbehaving in class. Stewart showed a clip of Cramer coaching the young Wall Street rookie on how to lie and cheat clients (investors) as a tactic to make more money for himself and his brokerage. The clip speaks for itself. If Cramer wants to be a big time TV star, people like Stewart come with the turf, and Cramer knows it. The writer thinks the "Stewart vs. Cramer" episode will ultimately compel better reporting. Yea....sure. Like a cold day in hell. The CNBC crew are for the most part a bunch of shills for Wall Street and the stock market.
Stewart did not "target" Cramer. Santelli the creep declined an invitation to appear on the Stewart show. In fact, he was scheduled to appear and backed out. Or should I say "chickened out." You know Santelli, he labeled Americans being foreclosed on as a bunch of "losers" Santelli is a coward.
Get this....Stewart, and many Americans are tired of the CNBC crew attacking the President. Tired of those morons blaming the President for a faltering stock market, and all this "socialism" crap talk. It's not even talk, it's BS. The Santelli rant was the last straw. And, Stewart decided to do something about it.
Cramer is a decent guy, I like him. Cramer is no darling to wall street. Cramer often calls out Wall Street. He exposes many of Wall Streets dirty secrets. He advises his viewers to use caution when dealing with Wall Street and the market. Between the lines he tells us how crooked and greedy Wall Street can be. Wall Street does not appreciate Jim Cramer. They liked it better when there was no Jim Cramer. I think Cramer does by far, a lot more good than he could ever do harm. Nobody is perfect. And God knows, when it comes to stocks, no one can make the right call 100% of the time. Not even Cramer.
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125804-cramer-grilled-on-jon-stewart?source=feed#comment-424153 424153 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:04:59 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/124693-too-early-to-buy-anything-do-the-contrarian-contango?source=feed#comment-418748 418748 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:36:49 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/124616-solar-stocks-citi-says-still-too-early-to-buy?source=feed#comment-417601 417601 I love it! And, when the time comes to hold it, I'll already be there.]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:48:49 -0500 I love it! And, when the time comes to hold it, I'll already be there.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/124616-solar-stocks-citi-says-still-too-early-to-buy?source=feed#comment-417599 417599 ]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:37:56 -0500 ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/124300-jon-stewart-on-cnbc-s-worthlessness?source=feed#comment-417585 417585 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:18:29 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/123180-alternative-energy-stimulus-provides-opportunities-for-semis?source=feed#comment-406877 406877 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:14:32 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/121971-why-pure-play-energy-storage-companies-could-double-for-investors?source=feed#comment-403965 403965 Yes...I understand.
I read the news today oooh boy. And, it was good! Harry Reid will be introducing a new bill that will allow the federal government to trump individual states regulations, codes, etc etc, as they relate to interstate electrical power transmission. I think such a bill is important. It will make it a lot easier and quicker to get green power transmitted from Texas to Chicago, for example. I can only imagine going across 5 or 6 states with power and having to conform with individual states requirements. What a nightmare and waste of time that would be. Hope Harry gets his bill thru, shouldn't be hard thing to do now.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:01:51 -0500 Yes...I understand.
I read the news today oooh boy. And, it was good! Harry Reid will be introducing a new bill that will allow the federal government to trump individual states regulations, codes, etc etc, as they relate to interstate electrical power transmission. I think such a bill is important. It will make it a lot easier and quicker to get green power transmitted from Texas to Chicago, for example. I can only imagine going across 5 or 6 states with power and having to conform with individual states requirements. What a nightmare and waste of time that would be. Hope Harry gets his bill thru, shouldn't be hard thing to do now.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/121971-why-pure-play-energy-storage-companies-could-double-for-investors?source=feed#comment-403920 403920 I'm impressed with you having your own smart meter technology there in rural Ohio.
Broward County (loaded with transplanted NYers) in South Florida are quite familiar with smart meter technology. Their power company, Florida Power & Light (FPL) has been deploying quite an advanced network of smart meters. I don't know if these smart meters can turn a toaster on and off. However, FPL is quite impressed. After initial testing of 50,000 meters, FPL will now deploy the meters to all its residential and commercial customers. Read more here......
www.businesswire.com/p...

Silver Spring Network provides the meters and the IT. I believe Silver Spring is privately owned. Al Gore and his venture capital company are big backers of Silver Spring. Al Gore sits on the Silver Spring advisory board. You know uncle Al and his Silver Spring will get a huge chunk of $ from the stimulus bill. I have no problem with Al Gore profiting. He works hard to promote green power technology.
Standards and protocols may be a problem for some smart meter companies, as the government requires "Internet based or other open protocols."

(F) Open protocols and standards. – The Secretary shall require as a condition of receiving funding under this subsection that demonstration projects utilize open protocols and standards (including Internet-based protocols and standards) if available and appropriate." (P.30, Section 405 A-F).

"if available and appropriate" sure sounds a bit murky.

USA Today has an interesting article.... www.usatoday.com/money...

Sorry for wandering off the subject of energy storage.  

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:48:47 -0500 I'm impressed with you having your own smart meter technology there in rural Ohio.
Broward County (loaded with transplanted NYers) in South Florida are quite familiar with smart meter technology. Their power company, Florida Power & Light (FPL) has been deploying quite an advanced network of smart meters. I don't know if these smart meters can turn a toaster on and off. However, FPL is quite impressed. After initial testing of 50,000 meters, FPL will now deploy the meters to all its residential and commercial customers. Read more here......
www.businesswire.com/p...

Silver Spring Network provides the meters and the IT. I believe Silver Spring is privately owned. Al Gore and his venture capital company are big backers of Silver Spring. Al Gore sits on the Silver Spring advisory board. You know uncle Al and his Silver Spring will get a huge chunk of $ from the stimulus bill. I have no problem with Al Gore profiting. He works hard to promote green power technology.
Standards and protocols may be a problem for some smart meter companies, as the government requires "Internet based or other open protocols."

(F) Open protocols and standards. – The Secretary shall require as a condition of receiving funding under this subsection that demonstration projects utilize open protocols and standards (including Internet-based protocols and standards) if available and appropriate." (P.30, Section 405 A-F).

"if available and appropriate" sure sounds a bit murky.

USA Today has an interesting article.... www.usatoday.com/money...

Sorry for wandering off the subject of energy storage.  

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/122204-sen-reid-feds-should-trump-state-regulations-in-building-national-smart-grid?source=feed#comment-401511 401511 In fact, I was beginning to wonder why the federal government was not taking precautions to prevent the states from slowing the process of the smart grid. Individual state regulations, requirements, and state politicians personal interests would without a doubt impede the progress of the smart grid. Considering federal government and tax payer contribution and support, individual states should not be allowed to impede progress of projects such as the smart grid which are so vital to the national interest.
My hat's off to Harry!]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:33:22 -0500 In fact, I was beginning to wonder why the federal government was not taking precautions to prevent the states from slowing the process of the smart grid. Individual state regulations, requirements, and state politicians personal interests would without a doubt impede the progress of the smart grid. Considering federal government and tax payer contribution and support, individual states should not be allowed to impede progress of projects such as the smart grid which are so vital to the national interest.
My hat's off to Harry!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/121857-the-white-house-vs-rick-santelli?source=feed#comment-399474 399474
Santelli and wall street wake up. There is no "stimulous package" for wall street. In case you haven't heard, wall street.........You've been knocked off the top of the totem pole. You're down a few rongs on the ladder. The President has the American people on top. That's his first concern. Wall street can wait. The President has a "let'em eat cake" attitude. Wake up wall street and Santelli. Are you aware of the sentiment the American people have for wall street? Are you kidding or something? Wall street is more out of touch with main street than the government is. Americans hate the Santelli's of wall street, banks, and wall street itself. Americans feel the banks and wall street gave the USA a good screwing. The hedge fund crooks, the derivtive theives, the greed bags, the Madoffs and the Santelli's. That's the mood in America, wake up wall street and smell it. You too Santelli. Jack ass.]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:08:18 -0500
Santelli and wall street wake up. There is no "stimulous package" for wall street. In case you haven't heard, wall street.........You've been knocked off the top of the totem pole. You're down a few rongs on the ladder. The President has the American people on top. That's his first concern. Wall street can wait. The President has a "let'em eat cake" attitude. Wake up wall street and Santelli. Are you aware of the sentiment the American people have for wall street? Are you kidding or something? Wall street is more out of touch with main street than the government is. Americans hate the Santelli's of wall street, banks, and wall street itself. Americans feel the banks and wall street gave the USA a good screwing. The hedge fund crooks, the derivtive theives, the greed bags, the Madoffs and the Santelli's. That's the mood in America, wake up wall street and smell it. You too Santelli. Jack ass.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/121890-yet-another-highland-fund-wipes-out-investors?source=feed#comment-399453 399453 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:44:46 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/120772-i-think-trinity-industries-will-soar-once-again?source=feed#comment-395056 395056 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:50:37 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/120785-first-solar-expecting-a-sell-off?source=feed#comment-392934 392934
You sure hit that nail on the head. FSLR closed down today 7.49% ($10.82 + $0.38 after hrs.) ouch.]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:50:27 -0500
You sure hit that nail on the head. FSLR closed down today 7.49% ($10.82 + $0.38 after hrs.) ouch.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/120649-the-differences-between-chinese-and-u-s-economic-recoveries?source=feed#comment-390714 390714
"while wind turbine producer Trinity (TRN) apparently is experiencing some headwind as its Q1 disappointed investors and the company idles plants".

I never knew Trinity to be a producer of wind turbines.]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:29:00 -0500
"while wind turbine producer Trinity (TRN) apparently is experiencing some headwind as its Q1 disappointed investors and the company idles plants".

I never knew Trinity to be a producer of wind turbines.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/120506-pg-e-solar-not-as-important-as-energy-efficiency?source=feed#comment-388333 388333
On Feb 14 05:06 AM PeteK wrote:

> Solar is just a dream right now.
Solar is a dream? You need to talk to PG&E about that. To call solar a dream, is not reality. In fact, it kind of sounds like statement of denial.
Solar won't do much in the next 10 years huh? If you said that 20 years ago, I would agree. Get with it man! Time to join the new milenium.

> Too costly and hard to deal with.
> No matter what they say, it won't achieve much for the next 10 years.
Okay, I won't listen to what "they" say. I'm gonna listen to you instead, and sell all my FSLR and SPWRA at the next opening bell. HA! Thanks for the tip.
>
> One exception, if oil moves up to $145 again, then Solar & Wind
> will be treated more seriously.
If? "If" oil moves up to $145? You mean when, not if. And, it won't take 10 years to do it either. Wind is treated seriously now, and you're not. Were you one of those fools at Republican rallys chanting "drill baby drill" If you weren't one of them, you need to join up with them. They're pittifully out of touch too. You'll fit right in with them.
You need to wake up and smell the solar. Not hard to do, it's right under your nose. And, be careful where you walk, you may trip over a solar panel.]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:25:45 -0500
On Feb 14 05:06 AM PeteK wrote:

> Solar is just a dream right now.
Solar is a dream? You need to talk to PG&E about that. To call solar a dream, is not reality. In fact, it kind of sounds like statement of denial.
Solar won't do much in the next 10 years huh? If you said that 20 years ago, I would agree. Get with it man! Time to join the new milenium.

> Too costly and hard to deal with.
> No matter what they say, it won't achieve much for the next 10 years.
Okay, I won't listen to what "they" say. I'm gonna listen to you instead, and sell all my FSLR and SPWRA at the next opening bell. HA! Thanks for the tip.
>
> One exception, if oil moves up to $145 again, then Solar & Wind
> will be treated more seriously.
If? "If" oil moves up to $145? You mean when, not if. And, it won't take 10 years to do it either. Wind is treated seriously now, and you're not. Were you one of those fools at Republican rallys chanting "drill baby drill" If you weren't one of them, you need to join up with them. They're pittifully out of touch too. You'll fit right in with them.
You need to wake up and smell the solar. Not hard to do, it's right under your nose. And, be careful where you walk, you may trip over a solar panel.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/112695-10-clean-energy-stocks-for-2009?source=feed#comment-342763 342763 PSPM (PSPM.PK), IMGG, CBAI, HYDB.
That is if you think they are worth your effort, and would be of interest to the readers. They are health care, or energy/green related companies.]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:07:03 -0500 PSPM (PSPM.PK), IMGG, CBAI, HYDB.
That is if you think they are worth your effort, and would be of interest to the readers. They are health care, or energy/green related companies.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/112695-10-clean-energy-stocks-for-2009?source=feed#comment-342697 342697 I would be interested in seeing your speculative pics.
A great 2009 to all!]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:51:06 -0500 I would be interested in seeing your speculative pics.
A great 2009 to all!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/111251-low-oil-prices-kill-energy-investment?source=feed#comment-333627 333627 I think traders avoiding alternative energy because of cheap oil, may be fooling themselves. Just my humble opinion.]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:49:45 -0500 I think traders avoiding alternative energy because of cheap oil, may be fooling themselves. Just my humble opinion.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/111377-solar-stocks-rebounding-is-it-time-to-buy?source=feed#comment-333622 333622 I thought it was time about 5 or 6 weeks ago and I bought SPWRA. No regrets. What are you waiting for? Christmas? That's only a week away.]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:32:20 -0500 I thought it was time about 5 or 6 weeks ago and I bought SPWRA. No regrets. What are you waiting for? Christmas? That's only a week away.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/111408-time-for-america-to-fire-first-shot-in-the-ev-revolution?source=feed#comment-333618 333618

On Dec 18 11:31 AM John Petersen wrote:

> I'll have to disagree with you on that one Paulk because even 100
> mpg will only delay the reckoning day instead of avoiding it. We
> have a whole toolbox of options that are not terribly attractive
> right now - but they're the only tools we have. So I remain convinced
> that we have to go to work today with the tools we own and be ready
> to embrace new tools when they're developed. Another old song I'm
> sure you'll remember talked about "Wishing and hoping and thinking
> and praying ... planning and dreaming each night of his charms ...
> that won't get you into his arms."
>
> The time for wishing and hoping has passed. We have to go to work.]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:18:32 -0500

On Dec 18 11:31 AM John Petersen wrote:

> I'll have to disagree with you on that one Paulk because even 100
> mpg will only delay the reckoning day instead of avoiding it. We
> have a whole toolbox of options that are not terribly attractive
> right now - but they're the only tools we have. So I remain convinced
> that we have to go to work today with the tools we own and be ready
> to embrace new tools when they're developed. Another old song I'm
> sure you'll remember talked about "Wishing and hoping and thinking
> and praying ... planning and dreaming each night of his charms ...
> that won't get you into his arms."
>
> The time for wishing and hoping has passed. We have to go to work.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/109987-wind-power-a-research-primer?source=feed#comment-325465 325465 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:00:50 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/110034-the-five-most-important-energy-forecasts-of-2008?source=feed#comment-325429 325429 The "drill baby drill" mantra is the chant of fools. The EIA report needs to be fashioned into a kite. Then the drill baby drill fools can "go fly a kite baby, go fly a kite"]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:24:22 -0500 The "drill baby drill" mantra is the chant of fools. The EIA report needs to be fashioned into a kite. Then the drill baby drill fools can "go fly a kite baby, go fly a kite"]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108381-pre-packaged-bankruptcy-is-gm-s-only-option-barron-s?source=feed#comment-317617 317617 The college boys who spend their days tickling the computer key boards should give real work a shot. You're probably right. They would probably only last a day or two, if that. Let's see how they hold up under butt breaking work. What a sad scene that would be. The computer key board ticklers are pretty quick to reduce your pension, cut your health care benefits, and kick you to the curb. They actually believe the guys working the factory line, destroyed the US auto industry. Fools! They want to blame the line workers for the auto industry's policy of building cars that nobody wants to buy. It's been about 40 years since the US auto industry was issued the wake up alarm. The alarm said...Wake up! Start building energy efficient cars of quality. If you don't......The Japanese will. When the Japanese do, they will dominate the US market, and markets around the world.
The leaders of the US auto industry are to blame, period. Plain and simple. They are a bunch of short sighted, greedy give me the money NOW, fools. The greedy fools bought Hummer.
Tomorrow? What's that? Who cares about tomorrow.
A tip of the hat to Fcountry.


On Nov 29 11:39 PM Fcountry wrote:

> I must admit that I am a GM retiree, Of course I want GM to prosper.
>
> After working there for over 31.5 years the company has given me
> a decent monthly retirement...but what some seem to fail to realize
> is the fact that we have EARNED it. I hear some authors of canceling
> retiree contracts cutting benefits....to that I say WOAH....STOP
> and THINK.
> The authors...(and it seems to be perpetuating from Seeking Alpha)
> are suggesting such deeds...Do YOU have retirement packages...Just
> "How would YOU like it if we were interfering with YOUR "livlehoods"...
> You can sit behind a computer just "writing to your hearts content"...what
> your personal/ professional opinions are...in another words ..."doing"
> ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.....yet trying to give you OPINIONS on the welfare
> of others...
> Sirs...I give you a "challenge" STEP away from your keyboards....WALK
> in the shoes of those that have diligently built automobiles for
> this Great Nation...put in all the Blood, Sweat and Tears of "our"
> profession....live OUR life....See what it is like to get YOUR hands
> dirty...I mean "work" ...REAL work....not just banging on a keyboard.
> And then and "only then" LISTEN to some of the proposal that people
> like YOU are suggesting....
> Yes give up your salaries...and work for those wages that you yourself
> are constantly ridiculing. Just DO IT. I'll guarantee that you wouldn't
> last more than 2 Days in an automotive plant.]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:39:53 -0500 The college boys who spend their days tickling the computer key boards should give real work a shot. You're probably right. They would probably only last a day or two, if that. Let's see how they hold up under butt breaking work. What a sad scene that would be. The computer key board ticklers are pretty quick to reduce your pension, cut your health care benefits, and kick you to the curb. They actually believe the guys working the factory line, destroyed the US auto industry. Fools! They want to blame the line workers for the auto industry's policy of building cars that nobody wants to buy. It's been about 40 years since the US auto industry was issued the wake up alarm. The alarm said...Wake up! Start building energy efficient cars of quality. If you don't......The Japanese will. When the Japanese do, they will dominate the US market, and markets around the world.
The leaders of the US auto industry are to blame, period. Plain and simple. They are a bunch of short sighted, greedy give me the money NOW, fools. The greedy fools bought Hummer.
Tomorrow? What's that? Who cares about tomorrow.
A tip of the hat to Fcountry.


On Nov 29 11:39 PM Fcountry wrote:

> I must admit that I am a GM retiree, Of course I want GM to prosper.
>
> After working there for over 31.5 years the company has given me
> a decent monthly retirement...but what some seem to fail to realize
> is the fact that we have EARNED it. I hear some authors of canceling
> retiree contracts cutting benefits....to that I say WOAH....STOP
> and THINK.
> The authors...(and it seems to be perpetuating from Seeking Alpha)
> are suggesting such deeds...Do YOU have retirement packages...Just
> "How would YOU like it if we were interfering with YOUR "livlehoods"...
> You can sit behind a computer just "writing to your hearts content"...what
> your personal/ professional opinions are...in another words ..."doing"
> ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.....yet trying to give you OPINIONS on the welfare
> of others...
> Sirs...I give you a "challenge" STEP away from your keyboards....WALK
> in the shoes of those that have diligently built automobiles for
> this Great Nation...put in all the Blood, Sweat and Tears of "our"
> profession....live OUR life....See what it is like to get YOUR hands
> dirty...I mean "work" ...REAL work....not just banging on a keyboard.
> And then and "only then" LISTEN to some of the proposal that people
> like YOU are suggesting....
> Yes give up your salaries...and work for those wages that you yourself
> are constantly ridiculing. Just DO IT. I'll guarantee that you wouldn't
> last more than 2 Days in an automotive plant.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/108335-a-positive-outlook-on-the-markets-with-obama-s-new-appointments?source=feed#comment-317130 317130 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:06:35 -0500